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Subaru Forester vs. GMC Terrain Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. GMC Terrain Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,665

GMC Terrain SLT   
Difference: $260

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,941

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $629

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820162016
ModelForesterTerrainTerrain
Trim2.0XT TouringSLTDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,090 $30,820 $34,175
Base Invoice $33,675 $29,279 $32,466
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245    
Rear bumper protector 98    
All-weather floor mats 81 150 150
Class II trailer hitch 619 365 365
Roof rack crossbars 181    
Cargo net 68    
Remote start 455    
Universal garage door opener 120    
Door sill trim plates 53    
Cargo Package   280 280
Driver Alert Package II   395  
Open Road Package   2,085  
3.6L V6   1,500 1,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395 395
AWD   1,750 1,750
Navigation system     495
Sunroof     995
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158    
Rear bumper protector 63    
All-weather floor mats 52 136 136
Class II trailer hitch 464 332 332
Roof rack crossbars 117    
Cargo net 44    
Remote start 341    
Universal garage door opener 78    
Door sill trim plates 34    
Cargo Package   255 255
Driver Alert Package II   359  
Open Road Package   1,897  
3.6L V6   1,365 1,729
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359 359
AWD   1,663 1,663
Navigation system     450
Sunroof     905
Options (change) 1,920 6,920 6,330
Options (change) 1,351 6,366 5,829
Destination 915 925 925
Total Price $38,925 $38,665 $41,430
Total Invoice $35,941 $36,570 $39,220

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. GMC Terrain

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,923
Model Year201820162016
ModelForesterTerrainTerrain
Trim2.0XT TouringSLTDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4301hp V6301hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/55-18235/55-19
Total Price$38,925$38,665$41,430
Adjustments for Features-4,6500-1,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,275$38,665$39,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,215
Total Invoice$35,941$36,570$39,220
Adjustments for Features-4,2940-1,467
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,647$36,570$37,753
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,183

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. GMC Terrain

Model Year201820162016
ModelForesterTerrainTerrain
Trim2.0XT TouringSLTDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100  
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
PIN Code Access$10  
Proximity key$250  
Remote app $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Backup collision intervention$150  
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane sway warning$25  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Terrain selector$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Fog lights$125  
LED headlights$1000  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0$0
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power release, second row seats$50  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$9,450$4,800$6,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,650$0$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,2940-1,467

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. GMC Terrain

Model Year20182016
ModelForesterTerrain
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in112.5 in
Length180.9 in185.5 in
Width70.7 in72.8 in
Height66.4 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,653 lb.4,151 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in51.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in39.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft363.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
GMC Terrain SLT

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested165100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Alert Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Open Road Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested250099%
Total Not Requested251%
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
301 hp@6500
272 lb-ft@4800
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
301 hp@6500
272 lb-ft@4800
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
GMC Terrain Denali

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested165100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
301 hp@6500
272 lb-ft@4800
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
301 hp@6500
272 lb-ft@4800
1000Yes
235/55R19 tires400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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